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Balta stays back. Need an additional tall (miller) for Dow. Sonsie for Ralphsmith
Why do we need an additional tall? They only have 2 tall forwards, Finlayson and you'd expect Dixon to replace Lord. They won't change the structure. So Balta takes Dixon, and Broad puts Finlayson back in the pocket he had him in in the 2019 GF.
The key to this game will be us generating a score. That’s my biggest worry - forward line functioning.
As the opposition floods back, Jack and Ryan's opponents will wrestle with them while the spare tall marks without any pressure. We are getting the ball in many times in our forward line, but being out marked, need the extra tall to drag the player and compete. Unless Cumberland comes in, with an open forward line.
Need to lower the eyes forwards spreading creating space Instead of stationary forwards forcing us to just bomb it in 20m out allowing opposition the easy intercept
Oh you mean forward, I thought you meant back. Forward line, yes a tall may be a possibility, but I don't think it will be as big a problem this week. Port won't flood back and play a spare. They tend to play man on man.
A new man at the helm so trying to make a prediction on the ins and outs is doubly hard this week. My only view is with Dixon back in we need another big man in defence so maybe the athletic Miller will get a chance. Who knows ? Going to be interesting if there is a new slant on team selection
An extra tall also allows us to get extra aerial presence between the arcs, something we have been sadly lacking at times.
If they reckon the season is done, I'd like to see some experimentation. Play Miller or Young as a key defender and see how Balta goes in a Blicavs type of role as a utility - give him a quarter on the wing, a quarter as a big-bodied mid, get him to stir things up between the arcs.
I don’t like the notion of an extra tall up forward, I think the balance was already upset last week with Nank coming back and taking most of the centre bounces. Ryan had been exceptionally good but struggles up forward. Our forwards need to drag their opponents outside 50 and create some space.
Doesn't need to be. Collingwood's forward line looks very underwhelming on paper IMO.
Agree, some tweaks and it could kick winning scores. We ain't that far off toothy.
The first 3 were our best, Sonz, Cumbers, and Banksie. Likely all 3 will come in.
Richmond VFL coach Steve Morris provides a summary of how the Tigers’ players performed in Saturday's two-point Dreamtime win over Essendon at the MCG.
Tyler Sonsie (28 disposals, seven inside-50s, six rebound-50s)
"He's been playing down back over the last two weeks and I thought we saw some really good in his defensive work which was pleasing. He had a big impact on the game late when he went into the midfield."
Noah Cumberland (17 disposals, eight marks, five inside-50s, four goals)
"Noah won the Sir Doug Nicholls Award for best on ground on the weekend. His defensive acts were particularly pleasing and I thought he started the game really well with a great aerial contest and contested mark inside 50. But, it was his ability to lean into his team and provide energy right throughout the day."
Sam Banks (19 disposals, eight contested possessions, five tackles, one goal)
"I thought Sam had another really good game. It was really pleasing to see him have five tackles and eight contested possessions which is an area we've identified for him to focus on. I thought he was outstanding in that space on the weekend."
Ben Miller (13 disposals, 14 hit-outs, four clearances, one goal)
"His last quarter was outstanding. He competed well and played a really smart last few minutes when the game was on the line, and was a big reason why we were able to hang on in the dying stages."
Kaelan Bradtke (12 disposals, four tackles, four inside-50s, one goal)
"Had some big moments. He's not too far away from breaking a game apart and hopefully with some continuity in his football that's around the corner."
Jacob Bauer (12 disposals, five rebound-50s, three marks)
"Jacob's contest work is as good as we have at the Club, but I'd love to see him give himself more opportunities to compete in those contests. But, he equally had some super aerial contests in which he was able to nullify."
Tylar Young (10 disposals, three rebound-50s, three marks)
"Really solid game from Tylar after a couple of weeks out with injury. He was on managed game time and did a great job defensively. His next challenge is to use his speed and athleticism to create a bit more for us on offence."
Bigoa Nyuon (10 disposals, four marks, one goal)
"Those who saw him play on the weekend would have been buoyed by his contest forward of the footy. I thought he was a really dangerous option for us up forward and could have easily kicked another couple of goals."
Richmond VFL coach Steve Morris provides a summary of how the Tigers’ players performed in Saturday's two-point Dreamtime win over Essendon at the MCG.
Tyler Sonsie (28 disposals, seven inside-50s, six rebound-50s)
"He's been playing down back over the last two weeks and I thought we saw some really good in his defensive work which was pleasing. He had a big impact on the game late when he went into the midfield."
Noah Cumberland (17 disposals, eight marks, five inside-50s, four goals)
"Noah won the Sir Doug Nicholls Award for best on ground on the weekend. His defensive acts were particularly pleasing and I thought he started the game really well with a great aerial contest and contested mark inside 50. But, it was his ability to lean into his team and provide energy right throughout the day."
Sam Banks (19 disposals, eight contested possessions, five tackles, one goal)
"I thought Sam had another really good game. It was really pleasing to see him have five tackles and eight contested possessions which is an area we've identified for him to focus on. I thought he was outstanding in that space on the weekend."
Ben Miller (13 disposals, 14 hit-outs, four clearances, one goal)
"His last quarter was outstanding. He competed well and played a really smart last few minutes when the game was on the line, and was a big reason why we were able to hang on in the dying stages."
Kaelan Bradtke (12 disposals, four tackles, four inside-50s, one goal)
"Had some big moments. He's not too far away from breaking a game apart and hopefully with some continuity in his football that's around the corner."
Jacob Bauer (12 disposals, five rebound-50s, three marks)
"Jacob's contest work is as good as we have at the Club, but I'd love to see him give himself more opportunities to compete in those contests. But, he equally had some super aerial contests in which he was able to nullify."
Tylar Young (10 disposals, three rebound-50s, three marks)
"Really solid game from Tylar after a couple of weeks out with injury. He was on managed game time and did a great job defensively. His next challenge is to use his speed and athleticism to create a bit more for us on offence."
Bigoa Nyuon (10 disposals, four marks, one goal)
"Those who saw him play on the weekend would have been buoyed by his contest forward of the footy. I thought he was a really dangerous option for us up forward and could have easily kicked another couple of goals."
Jack needs a rest. It would surprise me if either Cotch or Prestia sit as well.
In- Miller and Cumberland.
If Dow is out as well, Sonsie in. or maybe Sonsie sub for Clarke.
or maybe Ralphsmith out, Short back and Sonsie in.
If Vlastuin misses probably Young comes in.
In- Miller and Cumberland.
If Dow is out as well, Sonsie in. or maybe Sonsie sub for Clarke.
or maybe Ralphsmith out, Short back and Sonsie in.
If Vlastuin misses probably Young comes in.
